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Oral health
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ACA requires dental coverage for kids; find out if it will be accessible
The new health insurance exchanges mandated by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act are required to offer pediatric dental…
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Debate over fluoridation rages on: What reporters need to know
“Portland and its aversion to fluoride reflects Oregon’s unusual politics” That was the headline that ran over Oregonian writer Jeff…
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Tulsa reporter shares lessons from ongoing coverage of dentist
As many of you know, it can be hard following an ongoing story – keeping up with the latest developments,…
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Campaign strives to improve access to care; critics say ADA misses mark
Advocates for the poor and uninsured have worked long and hard to bring attention to the shortage of dental care…
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Dentists warn of risk in cleaning pacifiers with saliva
Dental folks collectively caught their breath when they heard about the study, just published in the journal Pediatrics. The findings:…
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Coverage of Tulsa dental clinics’ violations has been cautious
Health officials in Oklahoma are working to test patients of two dental clinics for hepatitis and HIV, after an inspection…
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Despite ADA’s stance, dentists praise use of therapists
In spite of fierce opposition by some mainstream dental groups, workforce auxiliaries known as dental therapists are now at work…
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Industry group concerned parents may drop dental coverage
An estimated 5.3 million children are expected to get dental coverage next year through the Patient Protection and Affordable Care…
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Funding a critical issue in strengthening oral health #ahcj13
Often overlooked in overall health is the importance of oral health. But 100 million Americans lack dental benefits, and in…
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States yank dental benefits, leaving low-income adults in hole
The photo of the man sitting in a dental chair, cradling his hurting face, drew me right into the San…